Protecting and Monetising Innovation: Practical Insights on Patents

​This session is designed for founders, technology leaders, and professionals who are building IP-led businesses and want a clearer, more practical understanding of how patents actually work in the real world.

​Across three focused talks and an interactive advisory segment, we will cover the essentials of patenting, how to cross common patentability hurdles, and how software patents can be used strategically for long-term wealth creation.

​Session Flow:

• ​Patenting Essentials
  Speaker: AG – 10 min + 5 min Q&A
  A crisp overview of what patents are, what can and cannot be patented, and how to think about protection timelines, jurisdictions, and costs at an early stage.

• ​Crossing Patentability Hurdles
  Speaker: MV – 15 min + 5 min Q&A
  A deep dive into novelty, inventive step, and prior art. How do you position your invention to clear common objections and build a stronger, more defensible patent application?

• ​Software Patents for Wealth Creation
  Speaker: KB – 15 min + 5 min Q&A
  How software and AI-driven solutions can be patented, and how strong IP can support valuation, licensing, strategic partnerships, and long-term wealth creation.

​Interactive IP Advisory Sessions
After the talks, we will host 5-minute interactive discussions with 6–8 participants, focused on their specific IP questions and scenarios.